Membership

The value of community is infinite. We thank you for being part of it.

Membership dues for Berkshire Community Land Trust are tax deductible. Membership includes Community Land Trust in the Southern Berkshires (CLTSB), Berkshire Community Land Trust (BCLT) and Northern Berkshire Community Land Trust (NBCLT). We invite all residents of the Berkshires to join us.

Sustaining Local Land Use

In the face of rising home prices and disappearing farmland, your membership directly supports our ability to acquire and lease land for affordable housing, farming, and local industry projects.

Ensuring Fair Land Access

Helping local families and farmers afford land strengthens our community’s well-being and resilience.

Investing in our Local Economy

Supporting BCLT means investing in local housing, farming, and industry, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Be part of a local movement making land more accessible.

A Voice in Land Use – Members vote in annual meetings and elect board members. (Non leasing members elect 1/3 of the board)

Priority Access – Members recieve early notifications for events, updates, and available properties.

Community Impact – BCLT housing is affordable for homeowners and strengthens our economy by making it possible for working residents to live and thrive.

Shaping Priorities – Members help determine the future direction of community land use, for example members helped decide the future of River Run Farm.

Tiers

Our tiered membership is designed to be accessible and representative. All members receive core benefits, with additional recognition at higher contribution levels.

Sustaining Monthly Donor (a recurring donation of any amount). Sustaining monthly donors provide reliable income for BCLT and allow for long-term planning. 

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT website
• BCLT or Farm gift 

Resiliency Membership $10,000+ Large gifts have a lasting impact on land access in the Berkshires.

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT Website
• Farmshare or equivalent gift certificate from Off the Shelf Farm
• Name on featured signage at River Run Farm

Ecosystem Level $2500-$9000 Strengthening community in our region.

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT Website
• A fruit tree dedicated on BCLT land

Cover Crop $500-$2499 Your support provides essential nutrients for our work.

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT Website
• A special farm gift

Mycelium $10-$499 This level provides support that helps your neighbors thrive.

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT Website
• Farmshare or equivalent gift certificate from Off the Shelf Farm
• BCLT gift

Volunteer Membership For individuals who contribute their time in lieu of financial support.

• Core member benefits
• Recognition on the BCLT Website

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Organization or Business Sponsorship   $5000 (Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. We support local economy with our work and our practices.)

Recognition as a BCLT Business partner includes:

• Featured Shout Outs on social media
• Hotlinked logo on BCLT’s website
• Hotlinked logo in BCLT’s newsletters for one year

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Members are invited to our Annual Meeting and elect our Board of Trustees. Members may receive notification by postal mail when homes on our land become available for sale, and may have the opportunity to purchase the property before the sale is open to the general public.

Membership Policy (Effective July 1, 2018): Annual membership begins on July 1st of each year and ends on June 30th of the following year. Please renew your membership today or contact us at membership@berkshirecommunitylandtrust.org or (413) 528-1737 to check if your membership is current.

Landholders are encouraged to consider a tax-exempt gift or bequest of land. 

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